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SA03 GLX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

111,127 mi
Last recorded111,127 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 GLX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 111,127 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

O/S/R INNER SILL REPAIRED COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 27 Jun 2025 111,058 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition EXHAUST BACK BOX MISSING (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering O/S/R INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 28 Jul 2023 107,634 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 107,612 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 104,131 miles

corrosion to both front suspension coil springs.

corrosion to nearside rear suspension coil spring and shock abbsorber.

Pass 18 Mar 2021 99,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 99,751 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 98,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 98,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 96,820 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 93,601 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 84,076 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle bushes worn

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

windscreen wiperblades worn

Pass 13 Feb 2016 78,235 miles

rear coil springs showing corrosion

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Feb 2016 78,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake flexi pipe showing cords (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front washers inop (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake flexi pipe perished

Rear brake pads appear low advise all road wheels to be removed for further inspection

rear coil springs showing corrosion

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2014 67,003 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 67,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 59,859 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,919 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 52,919 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,918 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 40,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,548 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 33,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,512 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 19,172 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 11,085 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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SA03 GLX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA03 GLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SA03 GLX registered?

SA03 GLX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is SA03 GLX safe to buy?

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